My Sister Kathryn and her husband Ken have been to Rwanda several times with groups from their church in Lubbock, Texas. They recently returned from the latest trip and I asked Kathryn if she had been given any recipes for the local fare there. Here it is for your enjoyment. I must add that it is delicious with a unique flavor that I did not see coming! You will notice that water and onions are not called for in the mix. The technique of cooking the vegetables in oil only is very interesting. Take it away Kathryn …
“As everything in Rwanda is cooked over a charcoal stove, most things are stewed and many are cooked really, really done. I think it is because they try to keep it warm while other things cook.”
- Two handfuls of Fresh green beans (Haricot Verts work well)
- ⅓ cup Fresh cauliflower, cut small
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat garlic and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add vegetables and stir to coat with oil. Reduce heat to as low as possible, cover and cook until desired doneness is achieved. Stir occasionally.
- In Rwanda, these would be quite tender but still very tasty!
No Comments